Travelling from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL): What you need to know
Kuala Lumpur is 14 hours ahead of Chicago. Kuala Lumpur International Airport is located in Kuala Lumpur, which runs on the UTC+8 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Chicago to KUL.
With more travellers during peak months like July, be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow extra time for delays. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Christmas and local events or festivals.
Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
We make it simple to find cheap flights from Chicago to KUL with a stopover. To explore all the options departing from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between ORD and KUL include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Located around 27 kilometres from central Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 45 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 70% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in about 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 16 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 25 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your Chicago to KUL flight:
Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76%. This figure sheds light on how often flights that leave from this airport land at their destination on time.
The street address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
From the centre of Chicago, RFD is around 145 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to reach the airport by car and 2 hours or so if you're on public transport.
Make catching an early Chicago to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels near Chicago Rockford International Airport and get to your boarding gate with plenty of time to spare:
The on-time performance rating of RFD is 71%. In simpler terms, that's how frequently flights that depart this airport reach their final stop as planned.
The address of Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.
About Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
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Getting from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to central Kuala Lumpur
From Kuala Lumpur International Airport, central Kuala Lumpur is around 56 kilometres away. It takes about 55 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur International Airport is 374 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 719 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Chicago to KUL. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). August is when most people visit Kuala Lumpur. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, head there in December.
Lock in a Chicago to KUL plane ticket departing in March if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Kuala Lumpur to range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
More about Kuala Lumpur
Start your Kuala Lumpur trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
There are plenty of exciting things to do in Kuala Lumpur when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick off your exploring at Petronas Twin Towers followed by Sky Terrace KL Tower and Warisan Merdeka Tower.
Explore more of Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Malaysia you should also see. About 274 kilometres southeast of Kuala Lumpur, a trip to Johor Bahru will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Raja Maha Mariamman Temple, Grand Palace Park (Istana Besar) and Zaharah Botanic Gardens.
Ipoh is another essential stop in Malaysia and is around 225 kilometres north of Kuala Lumpur. No trip is complete without seeing Kek Lok Tong Cave Temple and Zen Gardens, Ipoh Railway Station and Lost World of Tambun.